Nanjangud: A seriously ill elephant, which was being provided treatment by the Forest Department, died in the agricultural field near Kudure Hundi Halla check dam on the outskirts of Hediyala village on Wednesday.
The 50-year-old female elephant, which had entered the agricultural field in search of food and water, had collapsed on the field. The Forest Department officials, who rushed to the spot, were providing treatment. Despite Department Veterinarian Dr. Wasim treating it for the entire day on Tuesday, the elephant failed to recover and breathed its last.
